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McCall’s 7167 Romper

This is the second romper I have made after the first one, although cute, was given away to the thrift store for some lucky girl who likes rompers with shorts. All my girlfriends look so cute running around in their little rompers that I decided I have to have one. After trying them on at the stores I decided to make one because it is unlikely to get a great amount of use. For some reason I can only wear onesie outfits as a Halloween costumes. I just don’t find them all the comfortable and I prefer to convenience of being able to go to the bathroom without taking all my clothes off. What would probably make this more comfortable is a light weigh knit instead of a fabric without stretch.

Good for short trips out to dinner but not running around bar hoping for extended periods of time, I really need to choose my drinking outfits more appropriately.

Pattern Description:
Jumpsuit, because I like to jump on the train after it has left the station.Pattern Sizing:
Cut the size 6.Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes.Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes.What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Easier to put together than I thought it would be.Fabric Used:
Mystery fabric from Michael Levin Loft….Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
As I sewed the sides and got ready to install the zipper I ran into issues. First of all, jumpers are not the most practical article of clothing. Getting into this getup takes some flexibility. When I tried it on before installing the zipper it was impossible. So I grabbed the longest invisible zipper I had, I am not sure how long it is but it reaches to my crotch and still just allows me squeeze in. Secondly the crotch was REALLY high. I lowered it about 3 inches and could probably take out another inch since it presses my lady parts uncomfortably when I shrug. Typically I have a very short waist so if you have a long torso beware.Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
How many rompers do I need in my wardrobe? Exactly one, and this fits the bill. Every time I go to the bathroom and have to de-robe to nakedness I feel a fool.Conclusion:
If you like rompers this is great, the legs are wide without being ridiculous and the back of the top is beyond cute. I will likely make this into separates going forward.

I didn’t size down. I didnt check the final measurements on the envelope, these major patterns almost always require me to cut the smallest size. If I think it will be tight I just cut a bit wide on the sides and serge without cutting.